Walter Cartier

Walter Cartier (March 29, 1922 – August 17, 1995) was an American professional boxer and actor, born and raised in the Bronx in New York City, New York. He was of Irish ancestry, and his grandfather had changed the family surname from McCarthy.

Cartier became a professional boxer after World War II and fought against four world champions, among other top fighters. In early 1949, he was featured in the first of a photo essay about prizefighters for Look magazine by Stanley Kubrick, then on staff. Two years later, Kubrick used Cartier and his twin brother Vincent in his debut film as a director, the 16-minute Day of the Fight (1951). This was a catalyst for Cartier's entry into acting in films and television. He is best known today for his role in the long-running United States sitcom The Phil Silvers Show, appearing as Private Claude Dillingham.